If you have a Pixiv account, it'd be amazing if you could follow or bookmark me: www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=10… I really like the submission format for comics/multiple sketches there (crossing my fingers for a way to submit photosets on dA someday..) so gonna try and use it for that in the future. AND... if you are a native Japanese speaker... please... dear god... correct my American Tourist Japanese if you can. OTL

Printing out my art from online files to decorate your whatever (seriously it's okay I understand not everyone can afford to buy prints)

Using my art for… like… SIMS?? Or as custom thingys for games? I swear I got some questions about this but yeah uh do what you want

In fact the bottom line is I really do not care what you do with my art at all as long as you give credit and don't 1.) purposely remove my signature or worse 2.) CLAIM YOU DREW IT YOURSELF ok seriously I will kill you

Wow! This month will mark my five-year anniversary on deviantART! That's pretty exciting. I also just hit 100,000+ watchers recently too!! O_O; Thank you so much to everyone who has supported my work these past five years!!

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. In fact, I really have so much art sitting around that I haven't uploaded here! So look out for a lot of submissions these next few weeks. If you're looking for more consistent posts and whatnot, always feel free to follow my sketchblog: alicexz.tumblr.com

And Happy 13th Birthday to deviantART as well! And congrats purplekecleon also just celebrated her 10-year anniversary on here... wow what a loser...

I really needed a fresh journal entry (last one was from over two months ago) and I have no interesting news to talk about right now, so uh...

Like my Facebook page! You get a cookie if you do. Plus, news about my solo show (opens June 7th at Bottleneck Gallery in NYC!!) will most likely be posted there first. Hey... I guess that's interesting news!

Hi guys! My t-shirt design "All of Time and Space" (pictured above) is now available to buy HERE on Threadless.com! I would hurry though - it's only been up for two days and is already in danger of being sold out! The shirt is available as a men's regular tee and two girly style tees (regular and boat-neck) and is currently retailing at $20 USD. BUT, enter the code DECEMBER40 for 40% off your purchase! There's also free shipping for US orders over $49, if you feel like adding a few more shirts to your cart.

I want to thank EVERYONE who voted for this design. It got the highest score ever on Threadless and I'm super happy that it came out right around the Christmas season. Happy Holidays everyone!

Haven't done a stream in awhile, already have the sketch down so come watch if you're interested in seeing some painting process. Will be working on something for a potential client.

There won't be sound or music during my stream because it doesn't work on my comp for some reason, and I will also not really be talking or answering questions (need to FOCUS!), sorry! But I appreciate any viewers and ya'll will help me not be distracted by the internets.

Eight hours later stream is finally over! Thanks for coming guys. I have to go eat.

Hi everyone! I'm back to being a `senior member. Today my term as the mod of the Digital Art galleries has officially ended. It's been a great year serving as a dA Community Volunteer and I have been able to feature so many wonderful pieces as Daily Deviations. Thank you every one of you who sent me fantastic suggestions!

Speaking of DD suggestions... the end of my term obviously signals that I am no longer accepting any. My unread inbox note count right now is 1,789, the majority of which are DD suggestions, far more than I could ever hope to feature even in 2 years... I simply got too many!! I apologize if I did not get to consider your suggestion while I was still a CV, but please let it be known that I will be doing my best in the next few weeks to reclaim my inbox, and I will forward any suggestions that I think are particularly remarkable to the new Digital Art CVs. (As of this post, Negatic is still on, so send suggestions to her!)

Want to get rid of the absolutely horrendous recent dA update of ugly, massive, unorganized, unprofessional thumbnails that I turned off beta to escape from but IT SOMEHOW STILL FOUND ME???

Just install this amazing new browser script written by rotane, which not only shrinks the thumbnails back to a reasonable size, but also gets rid of the awkward light-background problem for wide deviations.

Yo I figured I should (pointlessly) update my journal since it's been the same thing forever!

So... I'm just going to say that you should follow my Tumblr artblog alicexz.tumblr.com because I tend to update there more often nowadays! Although, recently I am trying to keep my dA up to date too.

I'm still working through the endless mire that is my commissions list.

Oh and...

DID I MENTION THAT I MET BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH??? Yes. Sherlock! It was awhile ago but I don't think I made a post about it here! And he liked my artwork! Some pictures - alicexz.tumblr.com/tagged/i_me…

Woooow! Thank you to everyone on deviantART who left me notes and comments letting me know that Lea Michele of Glee posted the painting I did of her on her Facebook account! Here's the link to the post, which as of this moment has well over 23,000 likes on it! Crazy!

I did Lea's portrait as a gift to Heidi a couple months ago. It's so flattering that Lea herself likes it. I'm thrilled! GREAT SUCCESS!!!

I appreciate all your feedback very very much, be it positive or critical, and I'm sorry I can't reply to all of you; it's quite overwhelming. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me. I'll keep working hard to expand my techniques, styles, and subjects in the future. Cheers!

It's really quite a cool website, ya'll should register and check it out - there's a HUGE archive of artists, as well as a rating system (rate an artist a day!) and it's generally an excellent resource to find pile of cool art - everything ranging from paintings to design to sculpture. I was very happy to be selected!

I'm sorry to say that I must start enforcing a new rule for my DD Suggestions - please, please, if you want to send me a suggestion, PLEASE send thumbnails, not URL links or even worse, just text. Some of you are very good about sending me thumbs and of course this doesn't apply to you guys! But I get more and more suggestions everyday (currently have about 200 unread notes in my inbox) which is really wonderful, but also means I absolutely NEED to be able to glance through the suggestions quickly just to keep up. Seeing a thumbnail is really helpful because not only can I tell a lot from a thumbnail, but it will also help me filter out deviations that have already been suggested and/or chosen.

All deviantART members, paid and unpaid, can send at least one thumbnail in notes. The thumbnail code looks like this :thumbxxxxxxxx: and is located on the right column of any deviation, under the header Details (Thumb), above Statistics. Simply paste that code into the note you want to send me. You can also just directly note me the deviation (which you can do under the header Share, the little yellow note icon), which will automatically send me the thumbnail.

I will try my very best to look at every note still, but I can no longer guarantee I will see your suggestion if you do not use thumbnail(s). The rest of my DD guidelines can be found here: alicexz.deviantart.com/journal…

Thank you so much everyone! Oh, and I hope everyone had a great New Year's. If you're wondering why I haven't been updating with art as much lately... it's because I'm lazy, but I haven't been unproductive - all my most recent sketches and paintings are on my Tumblr artblog, so go there if you're interested!

General Information

I reserve the right to display all finished commissions in my online portfolio. (I may make an exception if we both initially agree to keep the work offline for the sake of privacy, i.e. for portraits of children.) I also reserve the right to decline a commission request for any reason, and the right to adjust the price of a commission (before invoicing) if I deem it necessary.

If for any reason I cannot complete your commission after you've paid, you will receive a full refund, regardless of how much work I've already done. I will also honor any requests for a full refund of your deposit/payment at any time during the commission waiting period, as long as I have not begun any work beyond a basic sketch.

I prefer to be paid by Paypal. I can also potentially take credit card payments through my website if we discuss it beforehand. There may be a small amount added to the invoice to help cover any transaction fees.

My commissions are DIGITAL PAINTINGS unless specifically noted otherwise. This means you'll receive a high-resolution (300 DPI) .TIFF file via e-mail or Dropbox when I'm done, NOT a hard copy or a print in any form. Please don't labor under the delusion that I am doing a traditional piece for you, or sending you a print, unless I specifically say so.

Regarding pop culture work, typically, I will NOT do art of a series that I dislike or am completely unfamiliar with. This is because I have learned from previous experience that it's difficult for me to create art for a series I don't know, because I can't connect with or properly visualize the subject. If I am doing a portrait of a real-life friend or family member for you I will most likely ask for multiple reference photos for the same reason. I do make exceptions and I don't mind doing some research for your commission, just keep it in mind.

Reference images are required, unless it is art for characters that I am already familiar with and you don't mind me choosing my own.

The prices and slots listed below do NOT pertain to commercial projects. Commissions described here are for personal use only unless otherwise clearly negotiated. My rate for commercial artwork begins at $2000 USD and ranges up depending on complexity, planned usage, and turnaround time. You may contact me any time (alicexz@gmail.com) regarding commercial projects.

Examples and Pricelist for Personal Commissions

I. Standard Digital Portrait – $500 – CLOSED

This is my standard flat-fee portrait category. Typically 2-3 hours of work from me, full color (unless otherwise preferred), portrait or square layout, semi-realistic style, simple background. Headshot format only and reference image is required. This is the best category for straightforward portraits of family members, friends, favorite characters, pets, etc. Examples:

I do not allow additional characters in the same piece for this type of commission - this is meant to be a focused, single-subject portrait. I am completely open to doing "sets" of similar/themed portraits, though.

II. Stylized Digital Portrait – $1000 & up – CLOSED

This is my more flexible and detailed portrait category and prices vary accordingly. Full color (unless otherwise preferred), headshot or waist-up; simple or abstracted background; any layout (landscape, portrait, or square); additional detailing, stylization and motifs can be incorporated. Up to two characters. Examples:

III. Digital Scene – $1500 & up – CLOSED

My general illustration category. This includes concept art and all portrait commissions that involve more complex background elements and/or a high level of detailing. Any layout; full color, waist-up/full-body, multiple characters/interactions, etc. Price varies on complexity. Examples:

If you would like to commission a piece that doesn't quite fit into any of these categories, e-mail me explaining it and I will consider it. I am usually willing to draw anything if proper references are provided; however, I'm by and large a portrait artist, so just... keep this in mind.

How to Order

When you're ready, send me a dA note or e-mail me (alicexz@gmail.com) with this form filled out:

I will invoice your Paypal address with the total amount, after confirming your request. Please let me know if you need to pay some other way. Your commission slot is will be reserved as soon as you contact me, but forfeited if you cannot pay within a week. I accept 50% deposits to secure slots for larger commissions. Again, if for any reason I can't finish your commission and you've already paid, you WILL receive a full refund from me.

Comments below are periodically hidden to keep this informational post clean! Please send me a note or e-mail if you have questions or concerns regarding commissions, rather than commenting here as it causes clutter and I often link this status page to clients. Plus, you have a much better chance of getting a response if you e-mail me, as I am hopelessly unable to keep up with dA comments. Thanks for reading!